01MANDATORY
Entry Permit
- ✓Verify a valid confined-space entry permit.
- ✓Review all hazards and controls listed on the permit.
- ✓Stop entry and reassess the permit if conditions change.
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Confined Space Entry Critical Safety Rules
Authorize • Test • Isolate • Prepare for Rescue
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146Permit Space • Atmospheric TestingISO 45001 Framework
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✓Entry Permit
✓Atmospheric Test
✓LOTO and Isolation
✓Attendant
✓Ventilation
✓Communication
✓Rescue Plan
02MANDATORY
Atmospheric Testing
- ✓Test oxygen first, then flammable and toxic gases.
- ✓Sample the top, middle and bottom of the space.
- ✓Record results on the permit and verify acceptable limits.
03MANDATORY
Energy Isolation
- ✓Identify every energy and material-flow source.
- ✓Apply LOTO, blanking or positive physical isolation.
- ✓Verify zero-energy status before entry.
04MANDATORY
Entry Attendant
- ✓Maintain a trained attendant throughout the entry.
- ✓Track the number and condition of all entrants.
- ✓The attendant must remain at the post without conflicting duties.
05WARNING
Ventilation
- ✓Use suitable ventilation supplying clean air.
- ✓Keep air intakes away from exhausts and contaminant sources.
- ✓Reassess entry immediately if ventilation stops.
06WARNING
Communication
- ✓Maintain continuous communication with the attendant.
- ✓Test radio, voice or visual methods before entry.
- ✓Evacuate immediately if communication is lost.
07WARNING
Rescue Readiness
- ✓Prepare a workable rescue plan before entry.
- ✓Ensure the rescue team and retrieval equipment are ready.
- ✓Never perform an unplanned or unprotected entry rescue.
08INFORMATION
Continuous Monitoring
- ✓Continuously monitor when atmospheric conditions may change.
- ✓Verify detector alarm settings before work starts.
- ✓Evacuate immediately after any alarm, symptom or concern.
Critical Stop Criteria
🛑 Stop Work Now
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Stop entry immediately if there is no valid entry permit
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Stop entry if oxygen is outside the 19.5% to 23.5% range
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Stop entry if the atmosphere is at or above 10% of the LFL
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Stop entry if there is no attendant, communication or gas monitoring
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Stop entry if there is no ready and workable rescue plan
Technical Control
Critical Values
19,5–23,5%
Acceptable oxygen range
<10% LEL
Flammable-atmosphere entry limit
PEL / STEL
Permit limits for toxic substances
CONTINUOUS
Atmospheric monitoring and alarms
Reference
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Personal Protective Equipment
Required PPE
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Safety Helmet
EN 397
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Safety Glasses
EN 166
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Task-Specific Gloves
RİSKE GÖRE
🥾
Safety Footwear
ISO 20345
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Rescue Harness
EN 361
Select PPE based on the risk assessment and atmospheric results.